HJR776 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Todd Greeson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe HubbardJimmy MartinHarry ShiverJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonGerald H. AllenDickie DrakeRandy DavisH. Mac GipsonMike HillMac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldPat MooreJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsSteve ClouseBarry MaskCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierK.L. BrownJohn F. Knight JrDemetrius C. NewtonJames O. GordonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyMike CurtisJody LetsonYusuf SalaamLocy BakerRonald GrantlandTammy IronsLaura HallArtis McCampbellJames L. ThomasBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellJeff McLaughlinTerry SpicerRandy HinshawBetty Carol GrahamMike MillicanMarcel BlackHenry A. WhiteButch TaylorWilliam E. ThigpenJack PageJames C. FieldsJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasCam WardKen GuinTommy ShererAlan HarperThomas JacksonBill J. DukesLesley VanceWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleySteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreSeth HammettMerika ColemanRichard LindseyCraig Ford

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Sledge, Eugene B., commended posthumously

Summary

This House Joint Resolution honors the memory of Dr. Eugene B. Sledge and expresses gratitude to his family.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Dr. Sledge for his World War II service, his writings about war, and his long career as a biology professor at the University of Montevallo. It notes his books and their impact, and it expresses gratitude to his family. It is a ceremonial gesture adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Eugene B. Sledge's family — receives formal recognition and gratitude from the state.
• Alabama residents, especially students, educators, historians, and veterans — encouraged to remember and honor Sledge's contributions to literature, education, and national service.

Key Provisions

• Honors the memory of Dr. Eugene B. Sledge.
• Recognizes his WWII Marine service with the First Marine Division in battles Peleliu and Okinawa.
• Acknowledges his memoir 'With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa' (1981) and its significance in American war literature.
• Notes his second book 'China Marine' (2002) and its depiction of post-war occupation and veterans' struggles.
• Recognizes his 28+ year career as a biology professor at the University of Montevallo.
• Mentions his work as a bird-watcher and writer for magazines.
• States that thousands of Alabamians cherish his memory and honor his service.
• Declares that the Legislature celebrates his life and memory and extends gratitude to his family.
• The resolution was adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory